Production Scheduler

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a 4-week production schedule in Business Central, ensuring work orders are accurately entered.
• Work closely with the production planner to schedule production orders to meet demand.
• Collaborate with the E-commerce team to assess inventory needs and incorporate them into the production schedule.
• Review and approve customer requests for changes in order quantity and delivery dates, as forwarded by the customer service department.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules by regularly reporting schedule versus actual output to the team.
• Develop comprehensive production schedules in response to sales orders, forecasts, and demand dynamics.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines through a proactive approach, guaranteeing the fulfillment of supply chain needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Operations team to assess scheduling needs, maximizing throughput during shifts.
• Monitor hour by hour production progress to adjust schedules when needed.
• Prepare comprehensive supply chain reports, providing valuable insights and analytics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven aptitude in Microsoft Suite; experience with ERP systems required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Comprehend Jackson's SQF food safety policy and actively uphold responsibility in guaranteeing the production of safe and superior-quality products.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations while adhering to Jackson’s core values.